Design of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Frame work and its implementation (With special reference to Gafat Engineering Factory)
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2007-11
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Addis Ababa University
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The Purpose of this thesis seeks to provide a conceptual model that explains
the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to general and project managers
in a non-technical manner that is easily understood.
The methodologies used in the thesis are evaluating the current system of the
factory particularly the resources. This is very important step to determine the
way of implementing ERP system. In the thesis two types of implementation
schemes are suggested i.e. the company wide and Quick slice.
Company-wide implementation: total company project; all ERP functions
implemented; time frame one to two years.
Quick-Slice ERP implantation: confined to one or several Pareto high-impact
product lines; most, but not all, ERP functions implemented; time frame three
to five months.
Thus based on the questionnaire survey, the main problem in the factory is the
production delay and its immediate consequence of high manufacturing cost.
The same result is obtained when a discussion is held with the heads, experts
and team leaders. The past data records of the factory also depicts the same
reason with that of the questionnaire survey.
Based on the given problems the reasons which cause it are identified, rated
and evaluated based on ERP systems.
Business models are used as a starting point to show how the ERP systems are
integrated and finally software is developed for inventory management system
and human resource management.
Findings from the thesis work are that ERP is more than just software. Unless a
clear understanding exists of the different components and their integration
ERP projects will continue to be plagued by failure. This model is applicable to
any ERP system as it is generic and vendor independent and helps determining
the scope of an ERP project.
The value of the thesis is that it enables general and project managers to
understand ERP systems better without becoming overwhelmed by product or
technical detail. This facilitate the successful implementation of ERP systems,
thus ensuring project success and, ultimately, organizational success.
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Industrial Engineering